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Cnn, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
His awards, including an Iraq campaign medal, achievement and good conduct medals, are typical of enlisted service members at the time.
—Meryl Kornfield, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
Nearly one-quarter of Japan’s male population served in the military during the conflict, and although the share was lower in most other countries, nowhere was the number of enlisted men small by historical standards.
—Timur Kuran, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
In his analysis, Stagg identifies a number of institutional weaknesses that kept the army from performing to expectations: a lack of stability, cohesion, and sometimes even competence in the officer corps and a lack of sufficient training among enlisted men.
—Donald R. Hickey, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2012
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Prior to Congress, Walz was a high school teacher and football coach and served in the Army National Guard, reaching the rank of command sergeant major, one of the highest ranks an enlisted member can attain.
—Cnn, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
His awards, including an Iraq campaign medal, achievement and good conduct medals, are typical of enlisted service members at the time.
—Meryl Kornfield, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
Nearly one-quarter of Japan’s male population served in the military during the conflict, and although the share was lower in most other countries, nowhere was the number of enlisted men small by historical standards.
—Timur Kuran, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
In his analysis, Stagg identifies a number of institutional weaknesses that kept the army from performing to expectations: a lack of stability, cohesion, and sometimes even competence in the officer corps and a lack of sufficient training among enlisted men.
—Donald R. Hickey, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2012
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In September 2015, Russia intervened on the side of Assad, and with support from Iran and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah loyalists, succeeded in recapturing most non-Kurdish areas of Syria, with rebels pinned into a small enclave around Idlib in the northwest of the country.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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But Western hopes of a more moderate Syria sank when the new leader promptly maintained his country’s traditional ties with militant groups, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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The 20-month-old war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been turning increasingly bloody as ceasefire efforts have stalled, and crises elsewhere have dominated world attention.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard continues to push forward with its own parallel space program, evidenced by a successful launch in September.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Cleveland inducted him into the franchise Hall of Fame in 2006.Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Daily Pennsylvanian—Penn’s student newspaper—reported that Mangione founded the school’s Game Research and Development Environment club and that he was inducted into the Eta Kappa Nu honor society for excellence in electrical and computer engineering before graduating in 2020.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2007, Doe said he was employed at the private security firm that was hired to work the party.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to his lawsuit, Doe was employed by a private security firm in 2007, when he was asked to work at one of Combs’ White Parties at the producer’s estate in East Hampton, New York.Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some characters die violently in a warlike atmosphere, and the remaining ones struggle with their losses.Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
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China is constantly searching for opportunities to take bits of territory and catch its opponent by surprise, without taking overt warlike actions.Brahma Chellaney, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2021
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Around 45 million Americans are now enrolled in healthcare arrangements that are part of the ACA exchanges, with approximately 21 million Americans having obtained health insurance through the ACA in 2024.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the beginning there were about 50 centenarians involved, and since then the study has enrolled about 2,500 centenarians and 600 offspring.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The acquisition of Burger comes about a month after the Rangers hired former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker as a senior adviser for baseball operations.Stephen Hawkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Last month, he was hired to help Paxton’s office with a state lawsuit against three major investment firms.Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, Sugano was named MVP of the Central League after leading the Giants to a first-place finish in the regular season.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Littlefield recalled how The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, filmed at the height of the pandemic, had to spend $1 million an episode on Covid protection to keep its cast and crew safe — on top of the regular budget.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Enlisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlisted. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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